After a half-hour stay in the Pink City, the prime minister decided to undertake the 250km road journey as several engagements have been lined up in Delhi on December 25. Raje accompanied him to Delhi.

On the way, the entourage stopped at 'Mid-way', a Rajasthan Tourism Development establishment, to celebrate his birthday. A cake was cut and sweets were distributed, PMO sources said..

After the birthday celebrations in Delhi, Vajpayee is slated to return to Rajasthan on Thursday evening for a four-day sojourn.